Here's a compelling use of the iPad that's meant to encourage users to consider a more slow-paced life -- The Biome Smart Terrarium which can be controlled with an iPad or iPhone.
Terrariums are typically dome-shaped structures used to re-create and maintain specific habitats. Some can support desert life -- plants and small animals -- while others mimic tropical features or even herb gardens. The Biome Smart Terrarium, designed by Samuel Wilkinson, contains sensors that monitor its needs, such as water, li